Group NewJeans is making waves even in karaoke rooms.

On the 16th, Golden Entertainment reported that NewJeans has successfully debuted in Japan, becoming a popular choice at Golden Karaoke Rooms.

NewJeans' recent performance at their Japan fan meeting (Bunnies Camp 2024 Tokyo Dome) created a buzz, making a significant impact in karaoke venues.

During the Tokyo Dome concert in June, Hanni of NewJeans performed Matsuda Seiko's 1980s Japanese classic 'Blue Coral'. Following this, the song skyrocketed to first place on the Golden Karaoke chart in Japan.

The instrumental video of the performance on Golden Karaoke's official YouTube channel also topped the real-time views, highlighting NewJeans' immense popularity.

The group has garnered extensive attention in Korea and Japan, with Japanese newspapers featuring them prominently.

NewJeans' debut Japanese single 'Supernatural', featuring the smooth vocals of its members in a New Jack Swing style, has captured hearts. The involvement of global pop star Pharrell Williams in the credits generated significant excitement, leading to domination of major Japanese album and music charts upon release.

Despite being a Japanese single, 'Supernatural' has also gained substantial popularity in Korea, topping not only Golden Karaoke charts but also domestic music charts, marking a remarkable achievement.

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Actress Lim Ji Yeon is finally opening up about the unexpected backlash she received after showing support for actor Jung Woo Sung during his controversial return to the public eye.

In an interview on January 23rd, following the end of her drama The Tale of Lady Ok, Lim Ji Yeon spoke candidly about the situation that caused a stir at the 45th Blue Dragon Film Awards in November last year.

At the event, Jung Woo Sung made his public return after facing controversy surrounding an “illegitimate child” with model Moon Ga Bi. While Jung Woo Sung took the stage to apologize, Lim Ji Yeon was seen clapping and cheering for him.

Reflecting on that moment, Lim Ji Yeon shared, "It was a brief moment, so it’s hard to say whether it was right or wrong." She added, "I didn’t expect the public’s reaction. On the other hand, I was cautious since The Tale of Lady Ok was airing at the time."

For those who missed it, Jung Woo Sung and Moon Ga Bi, who had been in a relationship since 2022, revealed last year that they were expecting a child.

The actor took full responsibility for the situation and issued an apology during the awards ceremony, saying, "I’m sorry for causing concern and disappointment to everyone who has shown me love and support. I will bear all the criticism, and I promise to take full responsibility as a father to my son".

However, while Jung Woo Sung addressed the controversy, it was Lim Ji Yeon’s show of support that sparked controversy.

She cheered enthusiastically for Jung Woo Sung, while actress Hye Ri, who was seated next to her, kept a neutral, expressionless face. This led to a wave of criticism from some netizens who questioned Lim Ji Yeon’s reaction.

It’s worth noting that Lim Ji Yeon’s agency, Artist Company, was co-founded by Jung Woo Sung and actor Lee Jung Jae, both of whom currently serve as directors.

Could this connection have influenced Lim Ji Yeon’s public display of support? She’s still processing the response, and fans are curious to know how she’ll handle the fallout moving forward.

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